1/43 VAZ-2170 Lada Priora black

The 1/43 VAZ-2170 Lada Priora Sedan (produced by ArModel, item ARM013) is a highly realistic die-cast metal scale model that replicates AvtoVAZ’s flagship sedan from the late 2000s and 2010s. It is presented in one of the car's most popular and iconic real-world styles, featuring a gloss black exterior, a dark interior, and factory-spec alloy wheels.

Key Technical Specs

• Scale: 1:43 (~10.1 cm in length)

• Material: Die-cast metal body with high-quality plastic trim parts.

• Color Scheme: Deep Gloss Black (reminiscent of the popular factory "Cosmos" shade) / Dark Charcoal interior.

• Wheels: Factory-style multi-spoke silver alloy rims wrapped in rubber tires.

• Functionality: Sealed body shell (no opening parts) with free-rolling wheels.

1. Exterior and Bodywork

The model perfectly handles the smooth, aerodynamic lines of the VAZ-2170 sedan, which evolved from the older VAZ-110 series. The gloss black paint application is deep and reflective, giving the car a sleek, executive appearance. All door lines, the distinctive hood crease, and the trunk contours are cleanly stamped into the metal body shell, remaining sharp despite the dark paint coat.

2. Fine Details

• Optics: The front features large, teardrop-shaped clear plastic headlight clusters with realistic internal reflector details and integrated turn signals. The rear vertical tail lights are made from multi-colored clear plastic, accurately capturing the factory design.

• Trim and Accents: The front grille features a delicate chrome trim surround and a sharply printed Lada emblem. The side mirrors are molded in body-matching gloss black, and the rear license plate recess features crisp printed "Priora" factory lettering.

• Wheels: It features highly accurate replicas of the classic 14-inch factory multi-spoke silver alloy wheels. They are wrapped in properly proportioned rubber tires with a realistic road tread pattern.

Visible through the clear, flush-fitted windows is a dark grey/black cabin layout. The tooling correctly replicates the Priora’s specific dashboard, which was originally developed with the help of Italian design studios, including the central oval clock and the updated steering wheel shape. Underneath, the chassis plate features a basic molded layout mapping out the front-wheel-drive transmission, engine oil pan, suspension outlines, and a silver-painted exhaust system.

Pros & Cons

The 1/43 ArModel VAZ-2170 Lada Priora (ARM013) in Gloss Black is a fantastic, shelf-ready model that captures a massive piece of modern Russian car culture. While it is a sealed budget-friendly die-cast model, its combination of deep black paint, factory-correct alloy wheels, and accurate body proportions gives it a commanding and authentic presence on any display shelf.

This model is featured in the following categories: 1:43 Scale Model Cars.